Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder Genomic Architecture and Biology from 71 Risk Loci.

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This large genetics study shows that 16p11.2 is one of several important autism‑related regions in the genome, and that autism usually results from the combined effects of multiple genes rather than a single change—helping families with 16p11.2 syndromes understand why abilities and challenges vary widely and why care plans should be personalized rather than based on the genetic result alone.